Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Chocolate Bourbon Tart, a masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. This rich and decadent tart features a velvety chocolate ganache filling infused with the smooth, smoky notes of bourbon, complemented by a medley of plump currants and a hint of orange zest. The tart is perfectly balanced with an irresistibly creamy Orange Custard Sauce, its citrusy sweetness cutting through the richness of the chocolate and creating a harmonious flavor profile. This culinary delight is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary delights. Discover the secrets to crafting a classic Chocolate Ganache, essential for achieving that luscious, silky texture. Elevate your dessert repertoire with our foolproof recipe for Orange Custard Sauce, a versatile sauce that pairs perfectly not only with the Chocolate Bourbon Tart but also with a variety of other desserts. And for those who love the combination of chocolate and fruit, the Currant Compote recipe provides a vibrant and flavorful topping that adds a touch of elegance to any dessert.
CHOCOLATE-BOURBON TART WITH CURRANTS AND ORANGE CUSTARD SAUCE
Categories Bourbon Chocolate Fruit Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Currant Orange Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray vegetable oil spray on 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Combine ground cookies and butter in processor; blend until very moist crumbs form. Using plastic wrap as aid, press crumbs firmly onto sides, then bottom of prepared pan. Chill 15 minutes. Bake until set, about 8 minutes. Cool.
- For Filling:
- Mix currants and bourbon in heavy small saucepan. Bring to simmer over low heat. Cover and set aside. Whisk corn syrup and egg yolks in medium bowl. Bring half and half to simmer in another heavy small saucepan. Gradually whisk half and half into yolk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thicken and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Pour into large bowl. Add chopped bittersweet chocolate and nutmeg, whisk until melted and smooth. Mix in currants and bourbon. Chill just until cool, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Whip cream in medium bowl to stiff peaks. Fold cream into chocolate mixture. Transfer filling to crust. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Gently press up tart pan bottom to loosen tart. Remove pan sides. Transfer tart to platter. Top with chocolate curls. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with Orange Custard Sauce.
- For Orange Custard Sauce:
- Bring half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk sugar and yolks in small bowl. Gradually whisk in hot half and half. Return mixture to saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Mix in peel. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
FAVORITE CHOCOLATE-BOURBON PECAN TART
I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation is extra good because it includes chocolate. I decided to up the decadence even more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top. -Amber Needham, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12-in. circle. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Sprinkle with chocolate chips., Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, bourbon and salt. Stir in pecans. Pour over chocolate chips. Bake until center is just set and crust is golden brown, 30-35 minutes. , Cool on a wire rack. Cut into slices. Serve with caramel topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ORANGE TART WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
What is better than oranges and chocolate? This tart recipe combines them both with a wonderful filling and a shortbread crust.
Provided by zack1995
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour in orange extract; mix thoroughly to combine, about 1 minute. Mix in sifted flour a little at a time until thoroughly combined. Cover crust mixture with plastic wrap; chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place chilled dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll with a lightly floured rolling pin to 1/3-inch thickness.
- Line a 10-inch (1-inch high) tart pan with the dough; prick with a fork.
- Mix cream cheese, sifted confectioners' sugar, ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and flour in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. Add eggs, egg yolks, and heavy cream at the same time and mix thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour filling mixture into prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- While the tart is baking, combine mandarin oranges, navel orange, blood orange, and sugar in a bowl.
- Remove tart from oven. Fan orange segments in a pattern of three in a circle around the tart, working your way to the middle. Return tart to oven.
- Bake until fully set and oranges become golden, but do not burn, about 30 minutes more. Let cool completely.
- While tart cools, melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler. Stir in butter until melted; remove from heat. Drizzle chocolate sauce over each tart slice before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 185.4 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 193 mg, Sugar 29.2 g
ORANGE CHOCOLATE TART
A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It's easy to transport too, if you're taking it to a friend's for pudding
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Time 2h10m
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the pastry by tipping the butter, sugar, flour and almonds into a food processor, then whizzing until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add a little egg at a time, pulsing until the pastry comes together - you may not need all the egg. Tip out the pastry and knead briefly to bring together. Shape into a flat round, wrap in cling film and chill for 30 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. On a floured surface, roll out the pastry to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin, leaving an overhang around the edges. Line the case with baking paper, fill with baking beans, then blind-bake for 20 mins until golden. Remove the beans, then continue to cook for 10 mins until the base is also golden, then set aside to cool. Reduce oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
- Meanwhile, make the filling. Whisk the eggs and sugar well, then whisk in the juices, zest and cream. Scrape into a jug and set aside. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave. Once the case is cool, trim the overhanging pastry, then brush liberally with chocolate. Chill briefly to set, then repeat and set again.
- Return the tart case to the oven, then quickly yet carefully pour in the orange custard to the top. Bake for 45-50 mins until the custard has just set, then cool in the tin. If you're making ahead, this can now be chilled overnight.
- For the orange salad, segment the oranges over a bowl, catching any juice and squeezing out the leftover membrane. Put the zest in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then strain and set aside. Melt the sugar in a saucepan with a splash of water, then bring to the boil. Bubble until you have an amber caramel; then, still on the heat, tip in the zest, orange segments and juice. Swirl around for a moment before tipping into a bowl. Turn the tart out onto a plate and drizzle a little syrup from the oranges over. Spoon a segment or two of orange, a bit of zest and a little syrup on each portion of tart and serve the rest of the oranges separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 70 grams sugar, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The quality of the chocolate will greatly affect the flavor of the tart, so it's important to use the best chocolate you can find.
- Temper the chocolate. Tempering the chocolate will help to give it a smooth, glossy finish and prevent it from seizing.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the tart tough, so mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the tart in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the tart cooks evenly.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving. This will help to set the custard and prevent it from running.
Conclusion:
The chocolate bourbon tart with currants and orange custard sauce is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate, bourbon, currants, and orange is simply irresistible. If you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this tart is sure to do the trick.
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